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17-11-2006, 12:55 AM
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Panther Black MK6
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Look interest but cheap and nasty , any1 seen any reviews of them ???
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17-11-2006, 12:58 AM
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Zoom Zoom
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I had a set of KW springs on my car for 2 years, was highly impressed with them, they looked fantastic. They are a German brand and aren't too cheap normally.
Ford Racing springs from the Ford Racing website in the USA (admittedly for Focus) are actually rebranded KW springs and dampers, so they're not only riding on their German reputation, but Ford seems to approve of them in the US, although clearly they're not a factory part and aren't warranty supported. So in a word, YES, they're good quality and do a great job.
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17-11-2006, 01:02 AM
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Panther Black MK6
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Any support for them in Australia??? prob not i take it
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17-11-2006, 01:09 AM
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Panther Black MK6
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If the make the variant3 for my fez , so wanna get some
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17-11-2006, 03:15 AM
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Regular Member
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heaps of guys on UKFN use KW. They rate them as one of the best brands on there. But I think KW only makes variant 1 or 2 for the mk6.
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17-11-2006, 08:44 AM
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AFF Post NAZI
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okay so what are variants Richi and Oxy?
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17-11-2006, 10:23 AM
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http://www.inmotive.com.au/ - australian importer of KW. If your after KW they will have it
Variant 1: Height Adjustable with pre-set dampening. Variant 2: Height Adjustable with pre-set bound dampening but adjustable rebound. Variant 3: Height Adjustable with adjustable bound and rebound KW only make Variant 1 suspension for the mk6 Fiesta. |
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17-11-2006, 10:30 AM
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AFF Post NAZI
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ahhhh kk....yer there arent any sets of shocks for the fiesta. i called places like peddars, eibach and a coupleof others and i also went and sawy Repco (there was sumthing in there catalogue about shocks for all cars) and no one had ANYTHING. which is sad really. all i can do is do the lowering and no shocks....
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17-11-2006, 10:59 AM
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You havn't searched very hard sean. Bilstein make 3 types of shocks for the fiesta and a suspension kit.
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17-11-2006, 12:22 PM
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never heard of bilstein pie sorry... i only called the places i knew of. thanx for the info.
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17-11-2006, 04:15 PM
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KW Coilovers
Model Fiesta Type JH1,JD3 Version Fiesta incl. ST150 Year 11/01 Power 43-110 kW Lowering Front/Rear 40-70 mm/35-65 mm Part No 10230018 Catagory variant1 Inox |
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17-11-2006, 04:21 PM
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Bilstein shocks
005385 BILSTEIN - B6 SPORT Gas Pressure, for vehicles with sports suspension, for vehicles with standard chassis 005386 BILSTEIN - B8 SPRINT Gas Pressure, for vehicles with standard chassis, for vehicles with sports suspension 005984 BILSTEIN - B4 Gas Gas Pressure Bilstein Complete Kit inc. shocks and springs 105387 BILSTEIN - B12 Tuning Kit Gas Pressure, for vehicles with standard chassis, for vehicles with sports suspension, Conditions see certificates Fitting Position Front Axle, Lowering 30 mm, To axle load 850 kg Fitting Position Rear Axle, Lowering 30 mm, To axle load 800 kg |
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17-11-2006, 05:08 PM
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B4 is a direct OE replacement shock. B6 is harder damping on stock ride height firmness. B8 is suited for lower and harder.
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17-11-2006, 06:54 PM
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hmmm b8...is that just the shocks? and what prices are we looking at here ppl.
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17-11-2006, 08:20 PM
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They are taken from the KW and Bilstein euro websites so I'm not sure on the prices but if you take the part numbers to a dealer they can give you that.
Also they are just for shocks except for the B12 Tuning Kit which includes 4 B8 shocks plus matching springs. |
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17-11-2006, 10:04 PM
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Panther Black MK6
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thanks for the info guys , on the KW website it says they make variant 3 for mk6 , its the only one worht getting ,
Fiesta JAS, JBS (with eye mounting) Fiesta from Mod. 1999 37-66 kW 35-75 mm/35-75 mm 35230011 variant3 Inox 1,22
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17-11-2006, 10:18 PM
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Panther Black MK6
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Just shot of a email to KW , fill u in when i get a reply
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17-11-2006, 10:20 PM
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thats not the mk6 its the mk5 or 4. mk6 was made in 2001 not 1999. The model you want only gets made in variant 1 for the mk6 "Fiesta incl. ST150 11/01-(JH1,JD3)"
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17-11-2006, 10:28 PM
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Panther Black MK6
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u think in time they will develop it ???
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18-11-2006, 12:29 AM
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Make your own coilover. You will have height adjustability but set dampening force (You can rebuild some shocks to suit your springs). Springs can also be easily custom made.
Just because a coil over has 1,000 not 24 level of adjustability(in the damper) doesn't make it any better or worse. Its how well spring rate and dampers work together and with your car. |
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18-11-2006, 09:35 PM
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Panther Black MK6
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i get ya , do you know what the standand sring rate is in our car ????
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18-11-2006, 11:41 PM
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wouldn't have a clue. Manufacters rarely give away info like that.
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19-11-2006, 12:47 AM
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Panther Black MK6
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the search begins
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